SDLA 209 Courageous and Inspirational Leader

This course focuses on the subject of influence and its application and effect on leadership. Identification of the five distinct influence styles as well as the advocating and uniting elements. Participants will learn methods to ensure effectiveness with rationalizing, asserting, negotiating, inspiring and bridging as well as what situations demand what type of influence style. Elements of managing upward, developing relationships, communicating and negotiating are explored throughout the leadership structures (traditional and matrix). A focus on loyalty AND engagement with regard to how long-term loyalty develops/affects profitability, builds capability and delivers value. Leaders must also set the direction, align people, and motivate others. Recognizing the skills and characteristics of effective leaders, creating an inspiring vision, as well as energizing people to support and work towards goals are imperatives.

Credits

2

Distribution

Business/Services

Offered

Spring Semester